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This is a consignment medal. It was issued by Austria from 1873 through 1916. The gold-toned medal measures 1 ½ ” in diameter. The obverse displays a profile view of Austrian Kaiser Franz Josef. Its reverse presents the date when the decoration was first awarded, 2 December 1873. Its tri-fold ribbon is yellow and black.
This is a consignment medal. It was issued by Austria from 1873 through 1916. The gold-toned medal measures 1 ½ ” in diameter. The obverse displays a profile view of Austrian Kaiser Franz Josef. Its reverse presents the date when the decoration was first awarded, 2 December 1873. Its tri-fold ribbon is yellow and black.
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This is a consignment medal. It was issued by Austria from 1873 through 1916. The gold-toned medal measures 1 ½ ” in diameter. The obverse displays a profile view of Austrian Kaiser Franz Josef. Its reverse presents the date when the decoration was first awarded, 2 December 1873. Its tri-fold ribbon is yellow and black.
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Bavarian Long Service Award Class 2nd Class, consisting of a blue and white ribbon that is mounted with a schnalle (buckle)….
BAVARIA – LONG SERVICE AWARD – 2nd CLASS – LANDWEHR
Bavarian Long Service Award Class 2nd Class, consisting of a blue and white ribbon that is mounted with a schnalle (buckle).
Superb condition.
This is a consignment item.
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$1,495.00
The Max Joseph Golden Military Service Medal (MJGMSM) was the highest award for heroism given to enlisted men/NCO’s in the Bavarian Army. It was similar to Prussia’s Golden Military Merit Cross, which was often referred to as the “Enlisted Man’s Blue Max.” Like its Prussian counterpart, the MJGMSM was awarded in two grades. The Golden was the higher of the two classes. The other was the Silver level…
BAVARIA – MILITARY SERVICE MEDAL – MAX JOSEPH – GOLDEN
The Max Joseph Golden Military Service Medal (MJGMSM) was the highest award for heroism given to enlisted men/NCO’s in the Bavarian Army. It was similar to Prussia’s Golden Military Merit Cross, which was often referred to as the “Enlisted Man’s Blue Max.” Like its Prussian counterpart, the MJGMSM was awarded in two grades. The Golden was the higher of the two classes. The other was the Silver level. This example is a privately-purchased piece, NOT the awarded piece. An issued piece can easily fetch $5,000. +! This is a very rare decoration. They were awarded sparingly. Depending on which expert you read, between 1,300 and 1,400 of the MJGMSM were awarded between 1870 and 1920. It is a rare bird any way that you look at it.
The decoration measures 1 1/4″ in diameter. A profile of König Maximilian Joseph is seen on the obverse. The reverse shows a rampant lion holding a shield with the Bavarian Coat-of-Arms and a sword. The lion is crowned. A correct blue, white, and black ribbon, which measures 2 1/4,” is attached. It is a fine example. This is most likely a post WW I private purchase example to replace a lost decoration or to serve as an additional “Wearer’s Copy” similar to the Blue Max where additional copies were acquired to supplement the original award piece.
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$250.00
This is a reproduction of the famous Ordenkissen (Order Pillow) used in WW I. They were used at combat-stricken German officers’ funerals. [Funeral photographs of PLM-winning pilots Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann in particular show a fellow officer walking ahead of the casket, holding before him the dead officer’s Ordenkissen displaying the orders and decorations each had been awarded…
GERMANY – ORDER PILLOW – ORDENKISSEN
This is a reproduction of the famous Ordenkissen (Order Pillow) used in WW I. They were used at combat-stricken German officers’ funerals. [Funeral photographs of PLM-winning pilots Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann in particular show a fellow officer walking ahead of the casket, holding before him the dead officer’s Ordenkissen displaying the orders and decorations each had been awarded. The Ordenkissen was also placed in front of the pilot’s casket at the church wherein his final services were held. The Ordenkissen played an important part in the rituals for burying an officer who had died for his Emperor and Fatherland]. I had this Ordenkissen constructed many years ago to display decorations at militaria shows. As I no longer attend shows, it is surplus to my needs. It is made of black velvet surrounded by a red rope-like trim and measures 16″ x 10″ x 4.” In the accompanying photos I will show you the Ordenkissen with and without decorations. (Needless to say what is displayed on the Ordenkissen is NOT a part of the sale)! It is a marvelous way to display decorations and badges, whether they are authentic or reproduction.
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